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The Pope does not command any armies, but he does have considerable influence with Roman Catholics around the world, so he is not without power.
This was the famous joke of Joseph Stalin on being informed that the Allied cause was supported by the Pope. "How may battalions does the Pope have?"
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What two corps did General McClellan not send to reinforce General Pope's troops at Manassas?
Two corps of the Army of the Potomac were under General McClellan's control at Alexandria. They were General Sumner's Second Corps and General Franklin's Sixth Corps. This totaled 25,000 troops. McClellan saw General Pope as incompetent and did not want to waste good troops to save Pope's hopeless situation. General in Chief Henry W. Halleck ordered McClellan to send these troops to reinforce Pope. McClellan held back these troops as long as possible. McClellan also urged General Pope to not engage the Rebel troops and to retreat to the north.
What was the major accomplishment of Otto I?
Sent troops to Italy to protect the pope
Who defeated Pope in the second Battle of Bull Run?
Union General John Pope advanced his forces against the smaller army of Stonewall Jackson. Jackson was able to push back Pope's army and this forced General Pope to attempt what is called a double envelope assault on Jackson's troops. The Union attack was mismanaged and resulted in a frontal attack on Jackson. Confederate General Longstreet arrived at the scene of the battle with 30,000 troops. They attacked Pope's left flank causing Pope to retreat, but a well organized retreat.The end result was that 55,000 Southern troops defeated Pope's 62,000 troops. Losses were heavy on both sides.
What critical error did Union General John Pope make on August 29 1862?
As the day unfolded that began the Second Battle of Bull Run, Pope decided to assault the forces of Stonewall Jackson. Pope failed to recognize that Confederate General James Longstreet was moving toward a position on Pope's left flank. Pope sent his troops to attack Stonewall Jackson, and this failed. Meantime, Longstreet's army of 25- to 35,000 troops remained a serious threat on Pope's left flank. Union General Porter warned Pope of the danger that Longstreet presented. As for Pope, he mistrusted anyone who was a general under George B. McClellan and Pope did not believe how close Longstreet's troops were. With this in mind, Pope prepared for anther day of frontal assaults on Jackson. He also wired Washington DC that he had already won a major victory. This had no base in evidence at all.
How many troops did Gov Sherman command?
100,00o troops.......What would you do with that many troops?
How many troops did Confederate General Stonewall Jackson have when he captured the Manassas supply depot of General Pope?
Jackson's II Corps deployed about 22,000 men ( divisions Winder, Ewell and A.P.Hill)
How many children does the pope have?
Pope Francis has no children.
How many popes does Pope Joseph Ratzinger make?
Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th pope.
How many years did Pope John XXIII serve as Pope?
He served for 26 years as the pope.
How many Jesuits priests became pope?
Only Pope Francis was a Jesuit who became pope.
How many troops can the US have?
40,000,000 troops
How many books has the pope written?
Please specify a pope.
